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    Djinns, Hunters, and Mango Trees: Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité

    Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité – A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking (Etoile Audio/Nonesuch Records, 2026) Malian balafon master Neba Solo and donso ngoni…

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    Americana and Bluegrass Drive Della Mae’s Magic Accident

    Della Mae – Magic Accident (Compass Records, 2026) Della Mae returns with Magic Accident, the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Family Reunion. The release…

    Angel Romero February 23, 2026 No Comments
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    Johan Tobias Bergstrom Returns With Jazz-Folk Crossover Album Stella

    Johan Tobias Bergstrom – Stella (Losen Records, 2026) Norwegian guitarist Johan Tobias Bergstrom presents his second album, Stella. Bergstrom is known for a delightful Django…

    Madison Quinn February 21, 2026 No Comments
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    Pipa Power Meets Orchestra: Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self

    Gao Hong – Symphony Of Self (Naxos World, 2026) Pipa performer and composer Gao Hong’s Symphony Of Self is a symphonic project featuring the Royal…

    Madison Quinn February 20, 2026 No Comments
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    Suonno D’Ajere Go Electric On Live In Quartet EP

    Suonno D’Ajere – Live In Quartet (Agualoca Records, 2026) Neapolitan trio Suonno D’Ajere has released a new seven-track live EP, Live In Quartet. The project…

    Iliana Cabrera February 19, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Jorge Aguilar y Sus Embelecos Eres Tú Mi Rosa cover artwork. an illustration of a colombian manseen from the back. He is wearing traditional clothe and a country hat , holding a drum on his shoulder. Pink and orange neon colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Colombia Meets Senegal

    Tom Orr February 24, 2026 No Comments
  • Amanda Cook - Odd One Out cover artwork. A misty green forest.
    Music videos

    Amanda Cook’s New Single “Odd One Out”

    World Music Central News Room February 22, 2026 No Comments
  • Minna LaFortune African Women cover artwork. Illustrations ofAfrican women walking, dancing, listening to music over a Jamaican flag set of colors.
    Music videos Single reviews

    A Key Demographic

    Tom Orr February 21, 2026 No Comments
  • Uccio Vive by Elettro Mascarimirì cover artwork. A yellow cover with an illustration of a man.
    Music videos

    Uccio Lives: Pizzica Meets Synths In [EM]’s New Single

    World Music Central News Room February 20, 2026 No Comments
  • Yeko Maliba cover artwork. A photo of the band in the studio with a blue filter.
    Music videos Single reviews

    Africa Axed

    Tom Orr February 19, 2026 No Comments
  • Elif Sanchez - Ayrılıq cover artwork. Elif wearing a red dress.
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    Elif Sanchez Shares New “Ayrılıq” Video

    World Music Central News Room February 18, 2026 No Comments

New Films

Watch This!: A Zoe/Rounder Video Compilation

Angel Romero May 17, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Watch This! is Rounder Records’ first-ever music video compilation. Featuring eight concept videos from such popular Zoe and Rounder artists as…

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Obituaries

Folk Music Radio Host Mike Fleischer, Dies at 67

Angel Romero May 17, 2004

Mike Fleischer, 67, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 15. Mike was host of the weekly WDCB, Glen Elllyn, IL, radio show, Treasures…

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New CDs and digital releases

Sandra Luna’s Evolving Tango

Angel Romero May 17, 2004

Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Times Square Records will be releasing in the United States the new album by Argentine singer Sandra Luna. “Cinders that burn…

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Album reviews

Life in the Vas Lane

Tom Orr May 16, 2004 Azam AliGreg EllisVasworld fusionworld music

Vas – Feast of Silence (Narada 70876-18497-2-1, 2004) Vocalist Azam Ali and percussionist Greg Ellis began making music as Vas in 1995, both bringing to the…

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Tour Announcements

Plena Libre Salutes the Puerto Rican Plena Masters with New CD and Tour

Angel Romero May 16, 2004 plenaPlena LibrePuerto Rican musicsalsa

New York, USA – Puerto Rican group Plena Libre will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a 10th record, Estamos Gozando!, slated for June 8th on…

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Events

Musicians from Cuban Province of Granma to Play in World´s Longest Son

Angel Romero May 16, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Bayamo, Cuba.- More than 200 musicians from the eastern Cuban province of Granma will perform in this city for 24 hours,…

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Events

Havana Pays Tribute to Guitar

Angel Romero May 15, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- Every other year, Havana pays tribute to the guitar, that wonderful and generous instrument which combines harmony and melody. On…

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Events

Artists from 11 countries to 18th Golden Boleros Festival in Cuba

Angel Romero May 15, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – More than 20 artists from 11 countries will participate in the 18th Golden Boleros Festival, to be held…

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Conferences

Showcase Deadline for Folk Alliance/Strictly Mundial Montreal Approaching

Angel Romero May 15, 2004

Maryland, USA – Monday, May 31st is the postmark deadline for applications for the Folk Alliance showcase at the 17th Annual International Conference, Montreal, February…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dennis Bolten’s Mix of Blues, Americana and World Sounds

Angel Romero May 15, 2004

Dennis Bolten, a Montana based instrumentalist, released his new CD, Silk’s Groove, on May 1st. The album is a blend of fingerstyle guitar, banjo, dobro…

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